# Idyllic Coastal Bakeries Big Sur Bakery is Located on the Scenic California Highway 1 By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-11-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-sur-bakery References: [bigsurbakery](http://www.bigsurbakery.com/) [Big Sur Bakery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-sur-bakery-caramel-corn) is a magical, idyllic restaurant located along the breathtaking California coast. Tucked in between trees in the heart of Big Sur on California Highway 1, Big Sur Bakery produces a comprehensive menu brimming with innovative dishes made from locally sourced fresh food. Big Sur Bakery serves diners in its restaurant, while patrons can also shop the bakery. Some specials that the bakery has come to be known for include its selection of [wood-fired pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michelin-hexagon-chef), namely its breakfast pizza. Big Sur Bakery also serves as a community hub, even organizing a communal Thanksgiving dinner that will be served family-style. The bakery has also published a cookbook and is essentially a community gathering spot for the eccentric Big Sur region. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Coastal Cuisine:** Restaurants can explore using fresh local produce to create innovative dishes inspired by the coastal regions. - **Community Hub:** Businesses can tap into the potential of becoming a community gathering spot that hosts events and offers specialized products and services. - **Restaurant-bakery Fusion:** Integrating a bakery into a restaurant can result in a unique dining experience that offers both savory and sweet options in one meal. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality:** Hotels and restaurants can incorporate community events, like the communal Thanksgiving dinner, as part of their cultural offerings to guests. - **Food and Beverage:** The bakery industry can incorporate the idea of a restaurant that serves baked goods to create a new niche for itself. - **Publishing:** Cookbooks of successful bakery-restaurant hybrids, like the one published by Big Sur Bakery, can offer readers a unique culinary perspective and become an additional revenue stream. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [California Coastline Renovated Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-sur-house.md) - [Ocean-Overlooking Perched Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-sur.md) - [Bakery-Approved Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-sur-bakery-caramel-corn.md) - [Artisanal Bread Delivery Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bakehouse-bread-co.md) - [Cozy Naturalistic Panama Bakeries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mallol-arquitectos.md) - [Delicious Grandma-Style Baked Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gradnmas-fruitcake.md) - [Southern Dessert-Inspired Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beatrice-bakery.md) - [Sourdough-Specific Troy Bakeries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sourdough-ida.md) - [Seasonal Nostalgic Baked Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-brea-bakery-holiday-bread.md)